Today we see many CFOs are making progress towards creating a technology-enabled finance function, but much work lies ahead. Too many companies still rely on outdated data for key decision-making and experience challenges of consolidating numerous disparate systems. For the successful delivery of insightful analytics, the capacity in the finance function must be released by the introduction of far more automated and efficient payment processes. Underpinning all of this will be digital technologies, mobile e-enabled finance tools, leading-edge data analytics and smarter use of social media and the cloud.